DSA Leader Brags About Hijacking the Democrat Party To Sneak Socialist Candidates Into Power [WATCH]

The co-chair of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) said during a recent television interview that the organization fields candidates on the Democratic Party ballot line while working to build its own political movement independent of the party’s traditional structure, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Gustavo Gordillo, who serves as co-chair of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, discussed the group’s political strategy during an interview with Spectrum News following recent primary elections.

This is the DSA co-chair. Let me summarize what he says in this video:

We’re using the Democratic Party as a ballot-access vehicle, not because we share its goals. We build our own organization, get elected under the Democratic label, caucus with Democrats when it’s useful,… pic.twitter.com/zYwsv4J8Bt— The Undercurrent (@NotTheirScript) June 24, 2026

His remarks have drawn attention online after video clips of the interview circulated on social media.

According to Gordillo, DSA candidates seek office as Democrats and participate in Democratic primaries rather than running under a separate party label.

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“Our candidates run as Democrats. We’re on the Democratic Party ballot line. We contest the primaries,” said Gustavo Gordillo. “And when they’re in the legislature, they’re part of the Democratic Party caucus.”

Gordillo said the organization differs from Democratic Party leadership in how it recruits volunteers and organizes political campaigns.

“But we don’t agree with the way the Democratic Party establishment organizes or runs its party apparatus, so we try to build independence by focusing on volunteer-led movement,” Gordillo continued, “we think that everyone should be able to be trained and to become someone who can participate in the political process and we don’t really think that the Democratic Party campaigns and the establishment are run that way. And we think, you know, you really see that difference in the races we are having tonight.”

He also described what he views as a conflict between major campaign donors and the interests of working-class voters.

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“And I think in terms of the agenda, there’s a problem in the Democratic Party where they’re funded by billionaire donors and at the same time they’re trying to represent the working class. In our opinion, you have to choose between the billionaire class and the working class. It’s just impossible to satisfy all of them,” Gordillo said.

Following the interview, clips of Gordillo’s comments were widely shared on X, where users debated the DSA’s relationship with the Democratic Party.

One post summarized the interview by stating that the organization uses the Democratic Party primarily as a vehicle for ballot access while maintaining its own organizational structure and political goals.

The post argued that DSA candidates run as Democrats to compete in elections but continue building an independent movement outside the party establishment.

Additional discussion on social media focused on Gordillo’s background. One post identified him as being born in Peru before later relocating to New York City.

The same post stated that he is an electrician, a union member, and holds an Ivy League degree, while noting that he has participated in politics for less than a decade.

The discussion surrounding the DSA’s electoral strategy also prompted comments from former Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison, who urged individuals who oppose the Democratic Party not to seek its nomination.

“I say this with no ill will or animosity: if you hate the Democratic Party, then please don’t run for our nomination.”

Harrison continued by asking prospective candidates not to rely on Democratic Party resources if they do not support the party.

“Don’t use our resources. Don’t rely on our volunteers. Don’t use our infrastructure. Don’t ask Democrats to invest their time, money, and energy in your…”

I say this with no ill will or animosity: if you hate the Democratic Party, then please don’t run for our nomination.

Don’t use our resources. Don’t rely on our volunteers. Don’t use our infrastructure. Don’t ask Democrats to invest their time, money, and energy in your…— Jaime Harrison (@harrisonjaime) June 23, 2026

His comments came as debate continued over the role of Democratic Socialists within Democratic primaries and the broader direction of the party following recent election results in New York City.

The exchange has renewed attention on how organizations outside the Democratic Party’s traditional leadership compete in Democratic primaries while caucusing with Democrats after taking office.

Gordillo’s interview outlined the DSA’s approach of running candidates on the Democratic ballot line while simultaneously developing what he described as an independent, volunteer-driven political movement.

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